900 2nd Avenue North
Hailey, ID 83333
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Wood River Middle School serves 573 students in grades 6-8.
Wood River Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in ID
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wood River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

School Overview

Wood River Middle School's student population of 573 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
573 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Wood River Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wood River Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
47%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
49%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wood River Middle School's ranking?

Wood River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).

How many students attend Wood River Middle School?

573 students attend Wood River Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Wood River Middle School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood River Middle School?

Wood River Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.

What grades does Wood River Middle School offer ?

Wood River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Wood River Middle School part of?

Wood River Middle School is part of Blaine County School District.

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Spring Break - No School
March 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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